Future Habs no1 D Sam Dickinson is shutting down Mesar and now Beck
HFHabs in disbelief
Dickinson looked very strong tonight. He played a very controlled game and showed some excellent acceleration and offensive vision. He will be high draft choice this year. It would not shock me if one team looking for stability on the blue line takes this fine defenceman in the top 5. Even top 3. Dickinon skates well, plays a physical, smothering style of defence, has excellent on-ice vision and possesses an NHL level shot. This is a great draft with many excellent options available: Lindstrom, Dickinson, Buium, Iginla, Catton, Demidov, etc. We're going to get one of them. No matter who we select, that player will immediately become our best prospect not named Hutson. I can live with any of them.
As for Beck, he played a strong game for the Spirit, scoring one goal and earning an assist. Beck was able to create multiple scoring chances off the rush and just missed the net on several laser like wrist shots from long range. The goalie didn't even move on the shots. This kid will score a lot of goals at the next level using that elite wrist shot. Beck played in all game situations and, most importantly, was on Saginaw's first power play unit, manning the half boards on the left wing. Beck is an excellent passer who sees the ice well and has explosive straight forward speed. I have no doubt that he will have an impactful NHL career. Which career may start as early as next fall.